Local Sport

Local football match report

Andover Town’s match at Amesbury was called off last night because of a waterlogged pitch while  Andover New Street bowed out of the League Cup after a spirited display at Premier Division high fliers AFC Portchester, going down to the only goal of the game.

Wessex League action at the weekend sees Andover Town entertain Portland United at the Portway whilst Andover New Street go to Totton and Eling.

Whitchurch face a tough trip to US Portsmouth who are very difficult to beat in their own surroundings.

In the Hampshire Premier League Stockbridge are due to host League leaders Paulsgrove this evening (Wednesday) before travelling to Liss Athletic on Saturday.

By sports reporter JOHN GORMAN

About the author

David Harber

David Harber is the founder and Managing Director of Love Andover, including the Love Andover Observer newspaper and 95.9FM Andover Radio. He is a fellow at the Royal Society of Arts and a card carrying member of the Nation Union of Journalists.